Perspectives Chtr - Leadership Ac | Chicago, IL (For STEM)

About Perspectives Chtr - Leadership Ac

Perspectives Charter - Leadership Acad is a 9-12 charter school in Chicago, Illinois. One of the top schools in the Chicago Public Schools system, it serves approximately 360 students with a student-teacher ratio of approximately 14:1. The institution is a renowned school for its unique “A Disciplined Life” curriculum that marries social-emotional learning with academic rigor. This strategy is complemented by a 51 % Advanced Placement (AP) participation rate. The student body is culturally unique with 100% minority enrollment total. Academically, Perspectives Charter - Leadership Acad has a 1% proficiency in Reading and is always preparing students for post-secondary success through participation in the SAT. The school provides critical resources to its economically-disadvantaged students, with funding of approximately $17,500 per pupil. At the end of the day, the school has established a niche as one of the top places for building academic resilience and ethical leadership in a professional, community-oriented setting, and it is one of the best high schools in Illinois.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 0%

Reading 1%

State average proficiency is 0% in Math and 1% in Reading.

14 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

15

Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)

856

Total Students

$66456

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 0.23%

Asian 0%

Hispanic 1.17%

Black 98.13%

Two+ Races 0.35%

Native Am. 0.12%

White

0.23%

Asian

0%

Hispanic

1.17%

Black

98.13%

Two+ Races

0.35%

Native Am.

0.12%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 856

56.54%

484 Female

43.46%

372 Male

Student Population

856 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

856 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Perspectives Chtr - Leadership Ac Contact Information

Address

8522 S Lafayette Ave, Chicago, IL, 60620

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Phone

(773) 358-6100

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Website

http://www.pcsedu.org/

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Perspectives Chtr - Leadership Ac in the Chatham neighborhood has an A Disciplined Life curriculum for grades 6-12 that focuses on leadership, service and college preparation. At the Lafayette Avenue campus, students can take Advanced Placement courses, get SAT preparation, and participate in dual credit/dual enrollment partnerships that give them a head start on college before they graduate. Scholars participate in advisory, college counseling and experiential learning projects that link academics to real-world careers and community impact. The school continues expanding access with evening enrollment hours and information sessions for families exploring leadership-focused, college-prep pathways.

FAQ

Q1. Are students allowed to go to cultural and arts events?

Ans. Yes, Perspectives Chtr - Leadership Ac encourages students to be creative by offering programs in music, theater, and the visual arts.

Q2. Can students get rides from all neighborhoods?

Ans. Bus service is available depending on the district's eligibility zones.

Q3. Does Perspectives Chtr - Leadership Ac offer individualized learning assistance?

Ans. Yes, Perspectives Chtr - Leadership Ac gives students advice and help to help them reach their academic goals.

Q4. Do students get help getting ready for college?

Ans. Students can take the SAT and ACT and get help planning for college.

Q5. How does Perspectives Chtr - Leadership Ac get students ready for success in the future?

Ans. Planning, skill-building, and guidance programs help students make the transition to college, vocational training, or a job.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3

ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2

SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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